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Besseng Family History

Besseng Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bessent, Besser, Jessen, Kessen, Bossen, Bensen, Bessey, Blessing

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Where is the Besseng family from?

You can see how Besseng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besseng family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besseng family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Besseng's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Besseng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besseng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Besseng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besseng census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Besseng. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Besseng. For the veterans among your Besseng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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